The Absurd Story of Gialappa’s Band
L'assurda storia della Gialappa's Band
“A film about three lovable fools who made people laugh for years without ever showing themselves.”
Synopsis
Forty years after their beginnings on the frequencies of Radio Popolare, Gialappa’s Band retraces its professional history in a film directed by Walter Veltroni.With his attentive and original perspective, the director takes us through four decades of comedy, invention, and irony, recounting the journey of Giorgio Gherarducci, Marco Santin, and Carlo Taranto, three leading figures who revolutionized the language of entertainment in Italy. L’assurda storia della Gialappa’s Band explores the creative universe of the legendary trio and the mark left by their unique brand of comedy, capable of transcending generations and becoming an integral part of Italian popular culture.
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Marco Santin
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Giorgio Gherarducci
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Carlo Taranto
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Michele Foresta
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Walter Veltroni
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Aldo Baglio
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Giovanni Storti
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Giacomo Poretti
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Fabio De Luigi
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Paola Cortellesi
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Marcello Cesena
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Gioele Dix
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Brenda Lodigiani
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Max Giusti
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Neri Marcorè
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Ellen Hidding
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Simona Ventura
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Alessia Marcuzzi
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Festa del Cinema di Roma
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Veltroni
- Screenplay & Story
- Gianluca Belardi, Martino Migli, Herbert Simone Paragnani, Walter Veltroni
- Original Score
- Vittorio Cosma
- Original Title
- L'assurda storia della Gialappa's Band
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Medusa Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Veltroni
Gianluca Belardi, Martino Migli, Herbert Simone Paragnani, Walter Veltroni
Vittorio Cosma
Davide Manca
Giogiò Franchini, Riccardo Giannetti
Attilio De Razza, Nicola Picone, Anna Foglietta, Paolo Sopranzetti, Marco Fagnocchi
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Veltroni
Director
Attilio De Razza
Producer
Nicola Picone
Producer
Anna Foglietta
Producer
Paolo Sopranzetti
Producer
Giogiò Franchini
Editor
Riccardo Giannetti
Editor
Davide Manca
Director of Photography
Gianluca Belardi
Writer
Martino Migli
Writer
Herbert Simone Paragnani
Writer
Walter Veltroni
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Absurd Story of Gialappa’s Band
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What is The Absurd Story of Gialappa’s Band about?
Forty years after their beginnings on the frequencies of Radio Popolare, Gialappa’s Band retraces its professional history in a film directed by Walter Veltroni.With his attentive and original perspective, the director takes us through four decades of comedy, invention, and irony, recounting the journey of Giorgio Gherarducci, Marco Santin, and Carlo Taranto, three leading figures who revolutionized the language of entertainment in Italy. L’assurda storia della Gialappa’s Band explores the creative universe of the legendary trio and the mark left by their unique brand of comedy, capable of transcending generations and becoming an integral part of Italian popular culture.
Who directed The Absurd Story of Gialappa’s Band?
The Absurd Story of Gialappa’s Band was directed by Walter Veltroni.
Who stars in The Absurd Story of Gialappa’s Band?
The principal cast of The Absurd Story of Gialappa’s Band includes Marco Santin, Giorgio Gherarducci, Carlo Taranto, Michele Foresta, Walter Veltroni.
When was The Absurd Story of Gialappa’s Band released and how long is it?
The Absurd Story of Gialappa’s Band was released in 2026 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for The Absurd Story of Gialappa’s Band?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Absurd Story of Gialappa’s Band was composed by Vittorio Cosma.